1954 Map of Belew Creek

About this map

Lake Tishomingo serves as a central landmark in this Jefferson County landscape, its winding shoreline carving through the timbered hills of eastern Missouri. The map, based on 1952 aerial photography and 1954 field checks, reveals a rural network of small communities and hilltop churches. Small settlements like Regina and Goldman anchor the local area, while spiritual and social life is marked by sites such as Glade Chapel, Stephens Ch, and Highland Ch. To the west, the Big River flows past the township of Central, contrasting with the high ground of Sand Ridge. The terrain is deeply dissected by numerous waterways including Belew Creek, Sandy Creek, and Dulin Creek, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that defined local property lines and travel routes during the mid-twentieth century. A Lookout Tower positioned on a high ridge offers a reminder of the era's fire observation infrastructure.